Last week my favorite roller derby girl, Kim Burly, and her sister-in-law/fellow derby teammate, Lotta Leadpipe, both of the Smog City Roller Grrls, did a shoot with me. After brainstorming for a bit, Kim and I came up with an answer to what will now be known as my first Derby Domestic series–Derby Domestic 2: Country Living. The girls dolled themselves up pretty amazingly, and we spent a few hours one evening playing around with tractors and a horse trailer. Any shoot I do with Kim is always so much fun, and these pictures in particular are now some of my all-time favorites. Have I mentioned how much I love roller derby girls?

“When will the welfare check get here…”

Two weekends ago I photographed Kelly and Paul’s wedding at the Forest House Historic Hotel in Forestville, CA. The entire day was filled with fun and laughter. I have never seen a bride more calm and content in my life! And the toasts were so funny that I felt my gut split many times over. Kelly and Paul truly looked at peace with one another, and their little dog Foxy is an adorable part of their new family! (she walked down the aisle with Kelly and always made her way into the pictures) After not seeing Kelly for almost 20 years, I have to say that she’s turned into a beautiful, lovely woman, and I am so appreciative of how her family and friends welcomed me to the wedding. I hope all my wedding experiences after this are as blissful and wonderful as theirs. Congratulations, Kelly and Paul!